Difference between Consequent and Subsequent

What is the difference between Consequent and Subsequent?

Consequent as an adjective is following as a result, inference, or natural effect. while Subsequent as an adjective is following in time; coming or being after something else at any time, indefinitely.

Consequent

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Following as a result, inference, or natural effect. Of or pertaining to consequences.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The second half of a hypothetical proposition; Q, if the form of the proposition is "If P, then Q." An event which follows another. That which follows an antecedent.

Subsequent

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Following in time; coming or being after something else at any time, indefinitely.Following in order of place; succeeding.

Example sentence: As a longstanding Democrat who has supported and defended President Obama on his treatment of Israel throughout his presidency, I am deeply disturbed by the Administration's decision not to veto UN Security Council Resolution 2334 and Secretary Kerry's subsequent one sided speech.

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